Carmel Malmer

Jan. 9, 1935 — Nov. 18, 2021 (age 86)

POLAND — Carmel Carol Malmer, 86, who passed away Thursday (Nov. 18) with her family by her side.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday (Nov. 20) at 10 a.m. at St. Lucy's Catholic Church in Campbell, with Rev. James Korda officiating.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic and in consideration for the family and the community's health, visitation will not take place. The family requests masks be worn when attending the mass.

The Wasko Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Carmel was born Jan. 9, 1935 in Campbell, the daughter of Manuel and Mary (Cuva) Castro.

She attended Reed Elementary School and graduated from Campbell Memorial High School in 1952.

Before graduating from high school, she worked for Vic & Syl's Restaurant. After graduating, she worked for the Youngstown Transit Council 1961.

Carmel married Michael M. Malmer and moved to Columbia, S.C., where her husband was employed. His employment took them to Boston where their daughter Sherree was born in 1963 and then to Athens, Greece where their son Michael was born in 1964.

Carmel and her husband returned to Campbell where her husband became the City Administrator until he became ill in 1975.

In 1971, Carmel became the owner and operator for Jays Cleaning and Alteration Shop until 2006.

Carmel was active in her church.

She was on the bocce team until having back surgery in 2003.

She was a member of the Infant Jesus of Prague Guild, being their baby recorder for 28 years.

Carmel was a member of the Altar & Rosary Society being their Sacristan for 28 years.

Carmel was a Eucharistic Minister and Acolyte (Altar Server) serving all weekly masses and funeral services for 30 years.

Carmel leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Sherree Ann (Gary) Zamary; her son, Dr. Michael M. (Monique) Malmer; grandchildren Angelina (Michael), Frank (Virginia), Marisa, Gary Zamary Jr. (Tyla), Mackenzie Malmer, Mallory Malmer and Molly Malmer; and a beloved and trusted brother, Frank (Jan) Castro.

In addition to her parents, Carmel was preceded in death by her husband, Michael in 1989; her brother, Manuel (Barbara) Castro; her sister, Tina Fabrizi (John); and a stepsister, Lucille (Frank "Whitey") Stanovcak.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The Hospice House.

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This story was originally published November 19, 2021 at 1:32 PM with the headline "Carmel Malmer."